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      A New Post, a New Passion

      What’s it like to join The Postal Museum? Lesley, Director of Finance & Resources, shares what caught her imagination…

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      Leaflet Labyrinth: As Cool as Jools

      Archivist Matt Tantony shares a blast from the past, discovering a favourite childhood character in a box of leaflets. 'Wicked!'

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      I ♥ Stamps

      Discover what happens when stamps do romance, with the help of Philatelic Assistant Georgina Tomlinson...

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    • Stamp cancelling machine, 1948

      POST 118/1872
    • Van at crossroads, 1934

      POST 118/1094
    • Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945

      POST 118/1546
    • Post Office Home Guard, 1941

      POST 56/83
    • Fish Wharf Post Office, 1936

      POST 118/589
    • Opening of Mount Pleasant, 1934

      POST 118/170
    • Tibs the Great, 1954

      M3/0W
    • Telegram messengers, 1934

      POST 118/70
    • Travelling Post Office, 1881

      POST 118/792
    • Telegram messenger, 1934

      POST 118/69
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